held up, mistake 7th, soon ridden and well behind
soon led, mistake 4th, headed 5 out, soon driven and beaten
held up, headway to lead 5 out, ridden and headed 2 out, one pace from last
prominent, ridden to lead 3 out, headed 2 out, no extra from last
mid-division when fell 4th
held up, headway 5 out, mistake 4 out, no impression approaching last
chased leaders, ridden 3 out, soon driven and weakened
chased leaders, ridden to lead 2 out, held on gamely from last
mid-division, headway 4 out, challenged approaching last, no extra flat
prominent, mistake 4th, tailed off and unseated rider 4 out
This race has attracted a strong turnout and the market should be informative with a number embarking on new campaigns. MISTER WATZISNAME is put forward but we're also interested in Blackpool Billy and Mohayer as well as Bywell Beau. Mister Watzisname is an interesting acquisition for Charlie Longsdon having won a Grade 2 hurdle on heavy ground in Ireland last season. It may not have been the strongest Graded race to have been run but the form still marks him down as a leading player. Blackpool Billy is regarded as a nice type by his trainer and should come into his own now chasing. A number of the stable's runners have appeared in need of their initial outings this season and the market may provide the best guide as to what's expected. Bywell Beau is a smart hurdler who ran well behind a stablemate of Blackpool Billy's at Kelso which gives him a leading chance on the book but there are holes to be picked in his form and he's likely to be short enough. Mohayer, Role On and Torkinking are all considered and Camden George has to be worth a second look with Sue Smith's horses running really well at present. This could turn out to be informative and Mister Watzisname could prove to be a name to remember.
Blackpool Billy (IRE) 9-2fav (10-13) Held up in rear, raced keenly, headway approaching 9th, mistake 3 out, hampered and left 2nd 2 out, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 14, 5l behind Hopkins (11-0) at Haydock 2m 4f nov hcp hdl (2) gs in Mar.
Bywell Beau (IRE) 11-10fav (11-2) Jumped right, led and soon clear, headed flat, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 12, 3l behind Kalahari King (11-2) at Kelso 2m 1f beg chs (4) gs in Oct.
Camden George (IRE) 11-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, led approaching 3 out, soon ridden, headed approaching last, no extra flat, 5th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Or Jaune (10-8) at Haydock 2m 4f nov hcp hdl (2) gd in Apr '07.
Mister Watzisname (IRE) 14-1 (11-8) Mid-division, ridden and weakened halfway, tailed off when pulled up in race won by Cooldine (11-6) at Thurles 2m 4f nov hdl Grd 2 gs in Mar, 14 ran.
Mohayer (IRE) 20-1 (10-10) Always behind, 20th of 21, well behind Auroras Encore (10-7) at Aintree 2m 4f lst hcp hdl (1) gs in Apr.
Pamak D'airy (FR) 9-2 (11-8) Held up, ridden and headway approaching 3 out, weakened 2 out, 8th of 10, 29l behind Exmoor Ranger (11-12) at Newbury 2m 3f nov hcp hdl (3) sft in Mar.
Quicuyo (GER) 15-2 (11-5) Raced keenly in touch, headway 4 out, effort and every chance next, ridden and weakened last, 5th of 12, 26l behind Border Tale (10-6) at Kelso 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Oct.
Role On (IRE) 3-1fav (11-7) Held up, headway approaching 3 out, not much room and hampered approaching 2 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 6l behind Kings Rock (10-11) at Market Rasen 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Apr.
Stumped 8-1 (11-7) Led after 1st until 3rd, remained prominent, ridden and every chance 3 out, soon weakened, 7th of 11, 28l behind Motorway (11-4) at Newbury 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) sft in Mar.
Torkinking (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, weakened from 4 out, 6th of 10, 42l behind Crocodiles Rock (11-2) at Carlisle 2m nov chs (3) hvy in Oct.
Pistol Basc (FR) 28-1 (11-4) Behind, outpaced 5 out, no danger after tailed off, 9th of 10, well behind Gray Mountain (11-9) at Kelso 2m 6f hdl (3) gd in Oct.
Bob's Dream (IRE) 4-1jt-fav (11-1) Mid-division, hit 4th, weakened 2 out, 8th of 13, 35l behind John Forbes (11-7) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Mar.
